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About Inchcape
Inchcape PLC, listed under the ticker INCH, operates as a global automotive distributor and retailer. Founded in 1847, the company manages the value chain for a select portfolio of premium and luxury automotive brands across multiple international markets. Inchcape is involved in the distribution of new and used vehicles and parts, and it provides services that enhance the efficiency of the automotive value chain.
Ticker
£INCH
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
16,000
Headquarters
Website
Inchcape Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.8B
7.30
£1.06
0.93
£0.27
3.44%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.8B
Beta
0.93
52-week high
£8.19
52-week low
£5.75
Average daily volume
904K
Dividend rate
£0.27
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.095
Quick ratio
0.432
Long term debt to equity
82.944
Total debt to equity
277.289
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
26.53%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
587
Gross margin (TTM)
17.22%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.98%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
28.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£550,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.34%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.16%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
7.301
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.346
Price to book
2.9
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-54.06
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.618
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.60%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.901
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.44%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-7.19%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
71.91%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.14%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.76%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
547.97%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
11.07%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.20%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.63%
What the Analysts think about Inchcape
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Inchcape stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Inchcape's new vehicle volumes fell just 3%, outperforming underlying industry volumes, which declined 4% in Q1 2025, highlighting market share gains in core markets (Inchcape RNS).
The Accelerate+ strategy landed nine new distribution contracts and completed the bolt-on acquisition of Askja in Iceland during H1 2025, broadening its geographic reach and reinforcing OEM ties (Inchcape RNS).
Inchcape repurchased approximately £150 million of shares (about 10% of share capital) under its £250 million buyback program in H1 2025, showing strong free cash flow and a clear focus on shareholder returns (Inchcape RNS).
Organic revenue in Asia-Pacific dropped 15% in H1 2025 at constant currency. This region accounts for 28% of group sales, leading the stock to fall nearly 10% after the H1 update (Reuters).
Adjusted operating profit for H1 2025 decreased 12% at constant currency to £247 million, while profit before tax fell 4% to £200 million, indicating margin pressure in a challenging market (Reuters).
JP Morgan analysts called the H1 2025 results a “softer print.” Adjusted earnings missed estimates by 11%, and they warned of potential further downside to earnings forecasts (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Inchcape stock?
Inchcape (INCH) has a market cap of £2.8B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Inchcape stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Inchcape (INCH) stock is 7.3 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Inchcape stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Inchcape (INCH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.267 and the yield is 3.44%. Inchcape has a payout ratio of 26.53% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Inchcape dividend payment date?
The next Inchcape (INCH) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Inchcape?
Inchcape (INCH) has a beta rating of 0.93. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.